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What happened on August 17, 2008
IMAGE
Straighter hair, safer method Alexandra Drosu, Special to The Times
Native Flair Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Behind The Fairy Tale Booth Moore, Times Fashion Critic
Finally, Revolve Gets Doors Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
One piece, nine lives Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
For climbers Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
Trophy designer Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Does it have an agent? Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
A new shirt tale, no starch Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Shop, or just gawk Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Getting well-connected David Colker, Times Staff Writer
The 411 on rising phone charges DAVID LAZARUS
Meetings law isn't a gag order Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
A midcentury classic revived Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Architectural success by design Conor L. Sanchez, Times Staff Writer
Calculating when to start collecting Social Security Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Portable alcohol shot down
Can immigrants ease the surplus? Peter Viles
Expenses for ingredients surge From Times Wire Reports
Foreclosures triple in state Peter Viles
Weekly Mortgage Rates
Carmakers responding to demands From Times Wire Reports
Efficiency vs. conservation
Checking the status of ARMs Peter Y. Hong
Broadband links by satellite is a costly option David Colker
A trend in homes underwater Peter Y. Hong
Evaluation of ceiling stain was faulty Barry Stone, Access Media Group
Apartments pile on amenities Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
Profit and pity for Exxon Mobil
Air bag sensor in 200,000 BMWs From Times Wire Reports
Coupon savings can really add up
Whole Foods checking beef From Times Wire Reports
How to measure the speed of your Web connection David Colker
U.S. subprime collapse reaches Welsh town Jane Wardell, Associated Press
Guarding the Goose's nest
Plenty of blame to go around
Who cleans up mess left by workers? Janet Portman, Inman News
Concierge doctor raises concerns
Condo boards bully owners
ENTERTAINMENT
Race, on its face, is still a moving target Peter Rainer, Special to The Times
Authentic thugdom from an ex-Crip Jervey Tervalon, Jervey Tervalon is the author of five novels. He teaches creative writing at USC.
An apocalypse you can bear John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Campbell gives Green Day a go Randy Lewis
Don't blame it all on Lo Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
From 'Oedipus Rex' to 'Reservoir Dogs' Richard Eder, Richard Eder, a former Times book critic, was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for criticism in 1987.
Gotcha, 24/7 Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
The edge of paradise David L. Ulin
'Quixote' eerily like Welles' life Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
Hilton's faith is worth noting
Looking for that radical sound August Brown, Times Staff Writer
Bestsellers
A Brit accents U.S. comedies Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
Creativity Corner
Who's at work for Congress Carolyn Kellogg
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Paperbacks
For the record
At the networks, reined-in coverage Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
L.A.'s Sunset Junction is set to dawn; 'Gossip' talk Denise Martin
Opprobrious vocabulary
Art joins the fight Liesl Bradner
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Not just skeletons in those closets Sara Lippincott, Sara Lippincott is a freelance editor specializing in science.
Jokes & Riddles
Underrated / Overrated
Those kids are so unfortunate
Trekkies soon will lose a starbase Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times
Gotcha, 24/7 Mary McNamara, Times Television Critic
A novelist's roots are in Hollywood Lynell George, Times Staff Writer
Crime saga with the Ayer touch Noel Murray
No Frankenstein statues, please
Now, to widen the Celebration David Ng, Times Staff Writer
Nearly 100 (mph) Mark Swed, Times Music Critic
Anna Karenina is alive and well Diana Wagman, Diana Wagman, a Cal State Long Beach professor, is the author of the novels "Skin Deep," "Spontaneous" and "Bump."
Same attitude, different media Lynell George, Times Staff Writer
Checking the balance Art Winslow, Art Winslow is a former literary and executive editor of the Nation.
'The Flutterbye Garden' Alyce Rohrer, Special to The Times
Rock 'n' other roles John Albert, Special to The Times
WORLD
Sharp cartoons reflect India's foibles Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Seats filled with mystery Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
Coalition soldiers kill 30 militants From Times Wire Reports
Army stays out of crisis in Pakistan Laura King, Times Staff Writer
President vows to boost agriculture From Times Wire Reports
A course set for conflict Borzou Daragahi and Peter Spiegel, Times Staff Writers
Bush is a hypocrite, some Arab observers say Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
Inching toward a milestone in Anbar Doug Smith and Saif Rasheed, Times Staff Writers
Chavez boosts Paraguay ties Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
Key Georgia rail bridge is destroyed Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
Wayward whale may be doomed From Times Wire Reports
OPINION
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Low income? Average grades? College awaits Carla Rivera, Times Staff Writer
Major Southland philanthropist Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
Soldier is killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq My-Thuan Tran, Times Staff Writer
L.A.'s growing pains Jennifer Oldham, Times Staff Writer
Doctor helped create the field of neonatology Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
U.S. probes union election Paul Pringle, Times Staff Writer
War casualties
Blaze burns on Air Force base From the Associated Press
Woman, 38, allegedly dumped baby Cara Mia DiMassa
Soldier is among 4 killed in blast Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writer
They're hooked on the sea Ari B. Bloomekatz, Times Staff Writer
Other deaths
Deputies raid 40-acre pot farm From the Associated Press
Fires close part of Los Padres forest From the Associated Press
Driver in police chase is killed Jason Song
Army Pvt. Jair De Jesus Garcia, 29, Porter Ranch Andrew Blankstein, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
County hospital's future remains unsettled Garrett Therolf, Times Staff Writer
Father and son fight for each other Steve Lopez
A blaze that changed firefighting in L.A. Jia-Rui Chong, Times Staff Writer
Arson is suspected as five fires start in Griffith Park Jia-Rui Chong and Jason Song, Times Staff Writers
Farewell to a life full of oranges Paloma Esquivel, Times Staff Writer
Army Staff Sgt. Du Hai Tran, 30, Chatsworth My-Thuan Tran, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Braun Is A Premium Brew Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Life beyond the ring Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Bolt's victory in 100 signals a sea change Philip Hersh, Special to The Times
We were all in the pool with him BILL PLASCHKE
It's a gold for Romanian mom, 38 Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Jamaica goes for a sweep of the 100s Philip Hersh, Special to The Times
Freedom is relative for the IOC Bill Plaschke, Mark Heisler, Lisa Dillman
What big ears Kent must have to hear this T.J. SIMERS
Results From the Associated Press
At last, a gold medal for Federer Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
Aybar, Oliver save it before Rodriguez Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
The day in sports From Times Staff and Wire Reports
STATS Corner
The bottom half Bill Shaikin
U.S. men looking like world beaters Mark Heisler, Times Staff Writer
Top 25 countdown Chris Dufresne
Results From the Associated Press
Sport by sport John Cherwa, Orlando Sentinel
Red Sox are no match for Halladay From the Associated Press
Down The Line Bill Shaikin
Morning Briefing Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Favre is a hit in his Jets debut From the Associated Press
This appears to be a U.S. team to be trusted HELENE ELLIOTT
Torre: Penny out for year Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Dodgers waste big chance Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
It's Hampton to the rescue for Braves From the Associated Press
Favorite is able to keep his lead From the Associated Press
Coach returns to help finish the job K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune
Progress, in fits and starts Gary Klein and David Wharton, Times Staff Writers
U.S. pointed in a good direction Melissa Isaacson, Chicago Tribune
Storm could affect series Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Offense lags behind in scrimmage Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Edwards makes all the right moves and wins From Times Wire Reports
Kemp has a high ceiling, unless the walls close in Kurt Streeter
Beijing 2008 Randy Harvey
Packers, Rodgers stay in shadow Sam Farmer
NFL stars never far from 'Madden' crowd From the Associated Press
Terrific Tebow tries for encore From the Associated Press
At the Olympics, eyes on the ball Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
These Rays not built to be last Bill Shaikin
Skinny on Vinny sounds good so far Mike Wise, Washington Post
It went swimmingly
Deep-six at USC Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Pieces Of Eight Lisa Dillman, Time Staff Writer
A partnership that can adapt K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune
Baseball's tribute to American Indians From the Associated Press
Tailback who? Gary Klein
NATIONAL
Contrasting styles, views in sharp focus Maeve Reston and Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writers
Again shrouded in dispute DeeDee Correll, Times Staff Writer
Kansas burglar all washed up From Times Wire Reports
Labor-business battle is raging in Colorado Nicholas Riccardi, Times Staff Writer
Fire in Memphis kills 7, injures 3 From Times Wire Reports
Palace takeover ends with arrests From Times Wire Reports
Forum draws from wide spectrum Susannah Rosenblatt, Times Staff Writer
McCain aide's dual roles intersect Bob Drogin, Times Staff Writer
Veepstakes 'scoop' served Don Frederick And Andrew Malcolm
Iraq shooting probe targets 6 contractors From Times Wire Reports
Drug war risk, cost exported to U.S. Miguel Bustillo, Times Staff Writer
Obama fundraising total: $390 million Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Portugal foundation aims for big leaps in research Barry Hatton, Associated Press
Pakistani attack victims rely on beauty of others Nahal Toosi, Associated Press
Big shoes to fill in their summer under the big top John Curran, The Associated Press
Let the Games begin Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
For the Record
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From our Blogs Geoff Boucher; Randy Harvey; Tom Petruno
Why Monterey would be a cool capital Joe Mathews, Joe Mathews is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation and a contributing editor to The Times' Opinion pages.
New Pacific reserve a magnet -- for garbage Dina Cappiello, Associated Press
A stack of questions over dirty cash Matt Apuzzo and Alicia A. Caldwell, The Associated Press
Might makes right Tim Judah, Tim Judah covers the Balkans for the Economist. He is the author of "The Serbs: History, Myth and the Destruction of Yugoslavia" and the forthcoming "Kosovo: What Everyone Needs to Know."
In Alaska, fuel costs could be deadly Steve Quinn, Associated Press
Loving your house again Chris Ayres, Chris Ayres is the Los Angeles correspondent for the Times of London and the author of "Death by Leisure: A Cautionary Tale."
Pot power play Kenji Yoshino, Kenji Yoshino is a professor of constitutional law at New York University School of Law.
The plight of the lame duck David Greenberg, David Greenberg is a professor of history and media studies at Rutgers University, a columnist for Slate and the author of "Nixon's Shadow: The History of an Image."
TRAVEL
In New Mexico, history is etched into El Morro monument By Christopher Reynolds, Times staff writer
Teen's hotel stay a bad idea
Second day's free in San Diego Jen Leo
Wiped out catharine hamm
Close to nature
Need To Know Chris Erskine; Jane Engle; Christopher Reynolds
Ballona, the 'forgotten river'
For the record
For the record
Fields of dreams
Story captures theater's drama
Barred from the card-code club Eric Lucas, Special to The Times
Forest loop is blissfully lonely Mary Forgione, Times Staff Writer
History etched in stone Christopher Reynolds, Times staff writer
You Told Us Where To Go
Vintage vibe in a beach setting Chris Erskine, Times Staff Writer
Mild weekend maneuvers Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Desperately seeking Shrek
Where pets outnumber people Hugo Martin, Times Staff Writer
Site tallies up gas costs Jen Leo
Sweet somethings from far, far away Avital Binshtock, Special to The Times
Wildlife -- and water slides too Hugo Martin, Times Staff Writer
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